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modernize

[mod-er-nahyz] / ˈmɒd ərˌnaɪz /


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It also plans to modernize its technology strategy and accelerate profitable growth as a separate public company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

They had signed contracts with Dubai Ports World to modernize the Port of Mariel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

IBM suffered its worst day in 25 years, compounded by Anthropic’s announcement that its Claude AI could modernize COBOL, the programming language holding IBM’s mainframe empire together.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

The higher fees come as the board looks to modernize LAX ahead of a several high-profile events including the World Cup this summer, the 2027 Super Bowl and 2028 Olympics.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

In 1876, elected President of Bowdoin College, where he attempts to modernize the school, introducing courses in science, de-emphasizing religion, and becomes involved in student demonstrations over the question of ROTC.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara